Author Topic: Dewoitine D. 520, 1940; 1:32 Azur (Read 1585 times)

Borsos · « **on:** October 20, 2023, 05:19:07 PM »

Hello,

since I seem to have problems with finishing projects — my Aviatik D. I is no exception — I tried to finish an even older project. This is the 1:32 scale Azur kit which is oop for quite a while. I am not entirely sure if that’s such a huge tragedy…. despite of being still the only kit of this plane in 1:32 scale it has lots of errors and inaccuracies of which I tried to fix at least some. I followed here the scale plans by Marek Rys (Topdrawings No. 104) and the pictures in Bartlomiej Belcarz‘ monograph from the yellow mushroom series and the good old Squadron/Signal Publications 180: French Fighters of World War II. I was honored with some 3D-printed propeller blades from a person who calls himself „Waroff“ and is a specialist on French planes. His blades are a huge improvement over the ridiculously short kit parts.
With the release of a new, modern kit of the Dewoitine D. 520 by Dora Wings, the Azur kit finally can go into retirement. I started this kit in June 2022, long before rumors of a new kit from Dora Wings got on my ears, otherwise I think I would have waited for it.
Markings are Berna decals.

This was a stressy and long build with many breaks and many self-inflicted traps. However, I learned quite a lot during the process starting from rescribing all the panel lines and riveting the airframe and ending with getting more practice in vacuforming new parts and trying out new airbrushing techniques. And for me the Dewoitine is one of the most beautiful airplanes that were ever build so it was definitely worth the long journey. I am looking forward in anticipation to the Dora Wing release, I‘ll definitely build another Dewoitine.

Andreas

PrzemoL · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2023, 06:08:14 PM »

I agree with you opinion about Dewoitine 520 - the most beautiful of French WW2 fighters for sure.
You have done a great job on this model. The only shock is to see those surprisingly empty undercarriage chambers...

DaddyO · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2023, 06:10:51 PM »

Sure is a pretty bird Andreas and you've made a fine job of her. Great to get one of those old projects that's hung around off the bench and into the display case - congrats

Paul

DaveB · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2023, 08:27:33 PM »

Great work on your model there, Andreas -

Nicely displayed as well.

Regards

Dave

Davos522 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2023, 10:58:14 PM »

Maginifique, Andreas! And I agree, the 520 was certainly the most beautiful of the French WWII aircraft... you've done a wonderful job capturing it. The base, nameplate, and pilot are perfect additions—subtle, but very well done.

Dutch

Borsos · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2023, 04:06:40 AM »

Thanks a lot for your kind comments, Przemo, Paul, Dave and Dutch!

Przemo, I also was surprised, but these wheel bays were as smooth as a baby’s a**, at least as far as these pics go that I had for use:

There might have been hidden something evil in the shadows…

Andreas

lone modeller · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2023, 07:50:54 AM »

Your models are always finished to the very highest standards Andreas, and this one is no different. The finish is so realistic and the base and figure compliment the aircraft model beautifully. If I had a fraction of your skills in painting and finishing my models I would be a very happy person. In addition your home-made improvements blend in so well I would not know where they were.

Stephen.

uncletony · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2023, 03:59:50 AM »

Love it! One of my favorite aircraft for sure.

Borsos · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2023, 04:37:52 AM »

Thank you very much Stephen and Bo for your kind words!
Andreas

Brad Cancian · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2023, 06:11:57 AM »

Beautiful work - the shading and chipping in particular are exquisite. Well done!

Cheers,

BC

Borsos · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2023, 07:42:31 AM »

Thanks a lot, Brad!

RAGIII · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2023, 08:54:03 AM »

Outstanding work Andreas! I will use your build of this large scale bird as reference for My WIP 1/72nd kit

RAGIII

PrzemoL · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2023, 03:52:06 PM »

Thank you, Andreas, for those photos with surprisingly empty u/c bays. Not that I suspected you missed anything in your amazing model

Borsos · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2023, 08:24:14 PM »

Thanks a lot, Rick! And have fun with the Dewoitine.

Przemo, of course I just sent you these pics that show nothing and not those that show all the stuff I left off!

pepperman42 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 24, 2023, 02:27:04 AM »

Beautiful work on a bear of a kit. The display with the pilot figure and bio tops it off. Can you tell us the paint etc you used? I have this kit in the stash along with the resin nose correction....which is where it will stay now...

Steve

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